By Dipping the Pen

By Dipping The Pen By dipping the pen We open our mouths And become responsible For all that comes out. Written by John Posey 8/16/14 Entered in PD’s Contest “Any poem under five lines #2”
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Eastman Avatar
October 5, 2014 at 11:20 AM
Very thought provoking! I don't know? Should I take responsibility for Dragon... or he for me?
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June 3, 2015 at 9:18 PM
Carol, I missed your comment on this one.... sorry 'bout that! I was just saying we should take responsibility for what we say and what we write as well the credit where due...... Jake
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September 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Great words, congratulations. :-) Christine
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September 6, 2014 at 4:50 PM
Thanks, Christine. I appreciate your visit and comment..... Jake
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September 5, 2014 at 1:48 PM
- A great poem, fine rhyme and well done Jake ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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September 6, 2014 at 4:33 PM
Thank you, Anne. I'm always honored by your comments..... Jake
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September 4, 2014 at 12:51 PM
I am glad you smiled on the win..LINDA
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September 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM
Win or lose, I can always smile at you..... Love ya..... Jake
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 4:46 AM
Sage advice in this little gem John. Big Congrats on your win!
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September 4, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Thank you, Connie. I'm really not that smart. The Muse had a lot to do with it....... Love Ya..... Jake
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Wonderfully put John. Congratulations.
Posey Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 11:37 PM
I'm always happy to see your comments..... Love ya dearly..... Jake
Allison Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 11:11 PM
wise words indeed John! many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
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September 3, 2014 at 11:36 PM
Thank you. I very much appreciate your comments...... Love Ya.... Jake
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September 3, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Hello John, once again, Congratulations, on your win:) Stop by and enjoy my blog, "Edgar Allan Poe" if you'd like or have time. Always ~LINDA~
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September 3, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Thanks, Pd..... your comment brought me news. I am doubly grateful...... Love ya..... Jake
Mason Gibbs Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 6:20 PM
so true John
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September 1, 2014 at 7:37 PM
Thanks, Gwen. sometimes it's as simple a listening to the Muse.... Love Ya...... Jake
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August 30, 2014 at 9:31 PM
hey, this is really cool, and so apropos for us poets. Long time no see John Posey. I was looking thru old poems of mine and saw a comment you had left me back then and wanted to check you out again.
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August 31, 2014 at 2:56 PM
TY for the kind words..... I'm working on my writing just a little now and try to capture some truths now and then. I value your comments and covet the rarified air that you breathe..... Just keep your eye out..... I still occasionally post one...... Love Ya dearly.... Jake
Carney Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 1:01 PM
Clever. Short but carries a big stick. An extension of our tongue. Congrats.
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August 31, 2014 at 2:59 PM
thanks, friend. there are many things we take the blame for but few we are given credit for....Jake
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August 31, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Took the words from my mouth
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August 28, 2014 at 1:05 PM
Thanks, my friend..... I appreciate your comment...... Jake
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August 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM
a truism so exquisitely expressed, john.. huggs!
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August 16, 2014 at 10:27 PM
The poetry is true but it also means we TRY to take credit for all that comes out...... Love Ya....... Jake
Smith Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 3:02 PM
This is great John...see you on the podium....Tim
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August 16, 2014 at 4:29 PM
Thanks Tim, I've learned that It's more gratifying to write than to receive..... You're kind in your comments....... Jake
Mehta Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 7:07 AM
Nice philosophical expressions, short and sweet, John
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August 16, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Thanks, I believe brevity has its place...... Jake
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